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Fill in the blank choosing the word from the box. Refer to a dictionary if required.
My grandparents are in their nineties. I am glad that this ______couple is active, cheerful and in good health.
Options
thespian
sadist
polyglot
ambidextrous
philanthropist
misanthrope
bibliophile
nonagenarian
teetotaller
globetrotter
optimist
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Solution
My grandparents are in their nineties. I am glad that this nonagenarian couple is active, cheerful and in good health.
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